Financial Controller

Position Title:
Financial Controller

Functional Role:
Oversee financials for Company / 35-40m in revenue

Client Industry:
Construction

100% In-Office -
Atlanta

Systems
: Vista (Viewpoint) or similar systems preferred.

Reporting to:
CEO -

Reason Position is Open:
The CEO has been managing the company's finances since its inception. However, as the business continues to gow, she recognizes the need to bring in a more experienced financial leader to take over the financial responsibilities and support the company in scaling effectively.

Base Salary: 120K-150K + performance bonus

Bonus Potential: yes

3 Keys:

1. Hands on / System Savvy

2. Visionary

3. Blended background in Finance/FP&A/Accounting – needs Construction Industry

4. Bilingual in Spanish – Spanish is spoken throughout the office, needs someone that can embrace the culture, and manage an accounting manager in the US and a staff in South America

Selling Points:

1. Top financial leader

2. Opportunity to Grow to become their CFO

3. Help scale a business and create the function to their vision

Additional Notes:

The company is at a critical stage in its growth, as the founders, who have been deeply involved in every aspect of the business, are preparing for a shift toward a more structured and scalable organization. This transition involves delegating key responsibilities in finance and administration while strengthening internal controls and improving financial visibility.

To support this evolution, the company is investing in leadership within the finance function. The Financial Controller will play a central role in professionalizing the business, building trust with ownership, and ensuring the company can sustain its growth through strong financial operations and reporting.

Role Purpose

This role is designed for a finance leader who is ready to operate with independence and clarity, while earning the trust of a founder-led team. The Controller will take ownership of core financial operations and reporting, working closely with the CFO/Owner to implement a more sustainable and scalable financial structure. The person in this role must be able to work hands-on in the details while building toward a higher standard of discipline and communication. This position has the potential to evolve into a future CFO role if the individual demonstrates leadership, consistency, and strategic alignment with the company's vision.

Job Description:

The Controller will step into a company where many processes have been built informally and carried out by a small number of people, including the owners themselves. A successful candidate will bring structure and accountability, while respecting the culture and pace of a transitioning organization. They will begin by focusing on stabilizing the essential financial processes that provide clarity to leadership and reduce dependency on any one individual.

Immediate Areas of Ownership:

• Manage revenue recognition based on percentage-of-completion methodology, including overbilling, underbilling, retainage, and WIP reporting.
• Oversee project costing and cost allocation.
• Lead and standardize the month-end close process.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare for year-end close and support audit readiness.
• Evaluate and implement internal controls that support delegation and reduce risk.
• Design and document an effective inventory management process.

Areas of Influence:

• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts in coordination with ownership and operations.
• Prepare financial reporting for banks and surety partners.
• Improve cash visibility to support treasury and working capital decisions.
• Partner with IT and operations to optimize the use of Vista ERP for financial processes.
• Develop reporting tools to support project-level performance reviews.

Position Scope and Expectations

This role requires someone who is present and visible within the organization and who understands the daily rhythm of a business where leadership decisions are made through direct conversations. The Controller will provide stability, initiate improvements, and help the company transition from owner-reliance to process-driven operations.

The Controller will oversee both the accounting and treasury functions, ensuring coordination, clarity, and accountability across these areas. This person will be responsible for leading and developing these teams, with the expectation of creating clear workflows, reliable processes, and a culture of ownership.

The current compensation package includes base salary and a performance-based bonus. As part of its broader governance evolution, the company is evaluating options for long-term compensation and benefits programs. The Controller will play a key role in shaping these policies and helping define how leadership roles are recognized and rewarded.

• Language: Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
• Oversees: Accounting and treasury functions.
• Collaboration: Works closely with business owners, operations, external advisors.
• Culture: Informal, direct, and built on personal trust and accountability.